Typhoid Vaccine in Harrow
A single-injection typhoid vaccine for travel to South Asia, Africa and Latin America, available the same day at our Harrow High Street clinic.
You can get the typhoid vaccine at Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, without a GP referral. The injected vaccine is a single dose usually given at the first visit, ideally at least two weeks before travel, and protects for about three years. An oral capsule course is an alternative.
- Typhoid is caught from food and water contaminated with Salmonella Typhi, most often in South Asia, Africa and South America.
- The injected Vi vaccine is a single dose that protects for about three years.
- Have the injection at least two weeks before departure so protection has time to develop.
- An oral course of three capsules taken on days 0, 2 and 4 is an alternative for adults and older children.
- Typhoid is commonly given with hepatitis A, and a combined injection covering both is available.
At a glance
| Service | Typhoid vaccination, injected or oral course |
|---|---|
| Serving | Harrow, Kenton, South Harrow, Sudbury, Wembley and the wider HA postcodes |
| Clinic address | 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP |
| Nearest station | Harrow-on-the-Hill, Metropolitan line and Chiltern Railways |
| Injected vaccine | Single dose from two years of age, protects about three years |
| Oral alternative | Three capsules on days 0, 2 and 4, for adults and older children |
| Minimum time before travel | About two weeks for the injection, one week after finishing the capsules |
| GP referral | Not required, book directly |
| Regulator | GPhC premises 1114125, pharmacist Avni Kanabar GPhC 2225518 |
Who needs the typhoid vaccine
Typhoid is caught from food and water contaminated with the bacteria, and is a risk in South Asia, Africa and parts of Latin America. It is worth considering wherever food and water hygiene may be variable, particularly on longer trips and when visiting friends and relatives.
- Travellers to South Asia, including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
- Travellers to Africa and parts of Latin America
- People visiting friends and relatives and eating in local homes
- Anyone on a longer or more adventurous itinerary
The course and schedule
The typhoid vaccine is usually a single injection that provides protection for about three years, so it can be given the same day. An oral capsule course is also available for those who prefer it, and our pharmacist will explain the options.
What is included
Your appointment covers a travel risk assessment, the typhoid vaccine, and a record of your vaccination. Because typhoid is often needed alongside Hepatitis A and other vaccines, we can plan and give everything your trip needs in one visit.
Same-day and last-minute appointments are usually available.
For pricing, see our booking page for current rates.
Getting your typhoid vaccine in Harrow
Harrow Clinics is at 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, serving Harrow and the wider HA catchment. We are a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station, with parking nearby.
Book online, or call 020 8869 1200 to arrange your typhoid vaccine, on its own or with the rest of your travel jabs.
- NHS guidance on typhoid fever — Symptoms, transmission and where typhoid risk is highest.
- TravelHealthPro country travel health advice — Check whether typhoid is recommended for your destination.
- Fitfortravel destination vaccine recommendations — NHS destination guidance used alongside your consultation.
- Green Book immunisation against infectious disease — UK guidance on typhoid vaccine options and repeat intervals.
- GPhC register entry for Avni Kanabar — Verify the pharmacist responsible for the clinic.
What your typhoid appointment at Harrow Clinics includes.
Single same-day injection
One injection giving around three years of protection, given here on Harrow High Street.
Travel risk assessment
A review of your destination and plans to confirm typhoid is right for your trip.
Oral course option
An oral capsule course is available as an alternative to the injection where preferred.
Given with other vaccines
Typhoid can be given alongside Hepatitis A and the rest of your travel jabs in one visit.
Families welcome
Suitable for children travelling to risk areas, with the schedule planned for everyone travelling.
Typhoid schedule options: single injection and the oral capsule course
| Single injection | Oral capsule course | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of doses | One injection | Three capsules |
| Schedule | One appointment | One capsule on day 0, day 2 and day 4 |
| Minimum time before departure | At least two weeks | Finish at least a week before travel |
| How long it lasts | About three years | About three years |
| Who it suits | From two years of age, and anyone wanting a single visit | Adults and older children who can keep to the capsule timings |
| Given with other vaccines | Yes, at the same appointment | Yes, though the capsule days must be followed |
Three steps from booking to travel-ready.
Pre-screen, vaccinate, certificate. Usually 30 minutes total.
- 01
Book online or call
Pick a slot. Tell us where you are going, when, and for how long. We send a short pre-appointment form so we are ready when you arrive.
- 02
Come to Harrow High Street
106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station. Our pharmacist runs through your itinerary and confirms which vaccines and tablets you need.
- 03
Vaccinated and certified
Get your jabs the same visit, with malaria tablets if needed, plus any certificates required for your destination. Most appointments take 20 to 30 minutes.
Questions people ask about Harrow
How long before travel should I have the typhoid vaccine?
At least two weeks. The injected vaccine takes around 14 days to produce useful protection, so aim for a fortnight before departure. If your trip is sooner we can still vaccinate, and we pair it with practical food and water advice that lowers your risk from the first day.
How many typhoid doses do I need?
One injection. The Vi polysaccharide vaccine is a single dose giving about three years of protection. The alternative is an oral course of three capsules taken on days 0, 2 and 4, finished at least a week before travel, which also lasts around three years.
How do people catch typhoid?
By swallowing food or water contaminated with Salmonella Typhi bacteria, typically through unsafe drinking water, ice, salads washed in untreated water, or shellfish. It is a food and water infection, so vaccination sits alongside careful eating and drinking rather than replacing it.
Can I have the typhoid vaccine the same day I come in?
Usually yes. Because it is a single injection it can normally be given at the first appointment on Harrow High Street, alongside hepatitis A or other travel vaccines. Same week slots are typically available, which suits travellers heading to South Asia at short notice.
Do I need typhoid if I am visiting family in India or Pakistan?
It is commonly advised. Travellers visiting friends and relatives usually stay in family homes, eat locally prepared food and travel for longer, which raises exposure compared with a short hotel stay. Many Harrow and Kenton families come to us for exactly this reason before a summer trip.
How long does typhoid protection last?
About three years for both the injection and the oral course. If you travel regularly to risk areas we note the date given so we can tell you when a repeat is due, and time it with the rest of your travel vaccines rather than a separate visit.
Can children have the typhoid vaccine?
Yes. The injected vaccine is given from two years of age. The oral capsule course only suits older children who can swallow capsules on the correct days. We select the right option for each child and record it so future trips are simpler to plan.
Is there a combined typhoid and hepatitis A vaccine?
Yes. One combined injection can cover both, which suits travellers who need protection against food and water infections and would rather have fewer injections. We explain whether the combined product or separate vaccines works better against your travel dates and any doses you already have.
Avni Kanabar is a GPhC-registered pharmacist at Harrow Clinics, a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC No. 5291) on Harrow on the Hill High Street, providing pharmacist-led travel health for the HA community.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the typhoid vaccine.
Usually as a single injection that provides protection for about three years. An oral capsule course is also available if you prefer. We will talk you through both.
Yes. As a single injection it can normally be given the same visit, including alongside other travel vaccines.
The injection protects for about three years. If you travel to risk areas regularly, we can advise when a repeat dose is due.
Often, yes. The two are recommended for many of the same destinations and can be given together. Our pharmacist will confirm what your itinerary needs.
Most people have only a sore arm and sometimes mild tiredness. Serious reactions are uncommon. We explain what to expect at your appointment.
Yes. The injected vaccine is suitable from a young age. We plan the right option and timing for each child travelling.
At Harrow Clinics, 106 High Street, Harrow on the Hill, HA1 3LP, a short walk from Harrow-on-the-Hill station with parking nearby. Book online or call 020 8869 1200.
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Book travel vaccinations in Harrow
Heading to a typhoid-risk area? Book at Harrow Clinics online, or call 020 8869 1200 and we can give it alongside the other vaccines your trip needs.